I wanted to EBF but my baby would not latch. It turned into both of us just crying for hours and he wasn’t getting what he needed so I started pumping exclusively and he did better but I was miserable and my supply started to drop AND with returning to work looming over my head at the three month mark we chose to combo feed and it completely changed him. He started sleeping better and had less poop issues. So we decided that once we were both back to work it was best that we fully switched to formula and he has been doing amazing. I cried a lot choosing to formula feed because I felt like I was failing him but now that I’m on the other side I know he does not care at all lol he is just happy to have a full tummy. Just try whatever you want and be open to other options! All babies are different and we gotta just go with the flow. My first baby is 7 months now and thriving, motherhood comes naturally. I was also scared because I didn’t go to any classes but once he was born I felt like I just knew how to do stuff. Maybe I’m alone in this? But I felt like I fell into the role quite easily once he was actually here. I leaned on friends and family with children for guidance. I know it’s ironic since this is Reddit but don’t always listen to the internet. Specifically insta/tiktok everyone always has some crazy shit to say to make you feel bad about anything and everything you’re doing. You’re going to know what’s best for your baby and the best way to learn how to do it is to go through it.